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concentration of oxygen in the water with the adjustable

Venturi air intake (c).

BLUCOMPACT 02 CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Important! Always disconnect the appliance from the

power supply before removing the  lter from the water

or carrying out any maintenance work. Over time, the

 ltration material in the  lter becomes blocked, reducing

the  ow of water. Regular cleaning and/or replacement

of the sponges is necessary to ensure that the  lter

operates at peak performance.

Cleaning the  lter cartridge

A special feature of the BLUCOMPACT 02  lter is that the

part containing the pump does not have to be taken out

of the water for cleaning. Open the  lter by pressing the

two buttons at the same time as shown in the illustration

(d). Separate the pre- lter by moving it forward until it

reaches the position shown. Lift the entire  lter unit

upwards, then remove the cartridges.

Note: The operation described above must be done

carefully, so that the dirt accumulated in the container

does not go into the acquarium.

The  lter cartridges in special sponge material must be

rinsed at least every 2-3 weeks. After cleaning the  lter

cartridges, close the  lter unit by following the opening

instructions in reverse order.

Replacing the  lter cartridge

To ensure its e ectiveness, the cartridge should be

replaced regularly or, in any case, at least every 2-3

months. The replacement  ltering elements are available

at leading retailers.

Replacing the biological  ltering material

The BLUCOMPACT 02  lter has a compartment for the

special biological  ltering material.

For its biological activation we recommend that you:

• Place 1 BLUSTART capsule ( lter activator) in the

compartment.

• Wait until the  lter has matured: the  rst  sh should

only be introduced 10-12 days after the addition of

BLUSTART.

Before doing so, it is in any case advisable to check the

readings of the main water parameters using the special

testers available from your retailer, who can also advise

you on the ideal temperature, hardness etc. It is advisable

to repeat these tests regularly.

• During the  lter maturing period, add a small quantity

of dry food each day: this will help the formation of

bacterial  ora.

• When adding the  sh, insert the remaining capsule of

BLUSTART activator.

Note: we recommend not rinsing the biological material

so as to retain the bacterial associations that make it

active. As an alternative to the biological material, you

can insert special granules of active carbon to remove

aromatic and coloured compounds or medicine residues.

Replacement of the biological material and/or active

carbon must be carried out as shown in the illustration

(d).

Cleaning the rotor

The rotor does not need frequent cleaning. Indeed,

thanks to its innovative concept, it only needs to be

cleaned every 4-6 months. Use a soft brush and warm

water for cleaning.

DO NOT use detergents or abrasives.

SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Every part of the CAYMAN 40 aquarium and internal

BLUCOMPACT  lter can be easily replaced. The parts

are available from the retailer where you bought the

aquarium. A full range of updated Ferplast accessories

are always available for adapting your aquarium to

your individual needs. To replace any part and always

ensure the full working order and safety of your

product, use only Ferplast original parts. Installing

non-Ferplast parts nulli es the guarantee.

GUARANTEE

Ferplast guarantees the CAYMAN 40 aquarium and all

its parts and accessories within the limits provided for

in this paragraph and the legal regulations currently

in force. The guarantee only covers manufacturing

defects and provides for free repair or replacement.

The guarantee does not cover damage and/or defects

caused by carelessness, wear and tear, usage not

in accordance with the instructions and warnings

in this booklet, accidents, tampering, improper

use, incorrect repairs and purchase not con rmed

by receipt. The  uorescent tubes, starter (where

included), sponges and 

ltering materials are not

covered by guarantee.

IMPORTANT

Within the European Union the barred rubbish

container symbol indicates that the product, at

the end of its lifecycle, needs to be sent to separate

collection point for electrical and electronic waste

and cannot be disposed of together with domestic

solid waste. To ensure correct product disposal,

please dispose of this product in compliance

with the law provisions of the country where the

product is found.

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